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Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)4 small zucchini4 small yellow squash2 medium sweet red peppers4 ounces small fresh mushroomsHot cooked rice, optionalGLAZE:3/4 cup honey1/2 cup prepared mustard1/4 cup water2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons cornstarch1 tablespoon cider vinegar Preparation Cut the chicken, squash and peppers into 1-in. pieces. On four metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread chicken and vegetables. In a small saucepan, combine glaze ingredients; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1-1/3 cups water (70° to 80°)3 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons canola oil1-1/2 teaspoons salt2 cups bread flour2 cups whole wheat flour3 teaspoons active dry yeast Preparation In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed. When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 16 portions; shape each into a ball....

Ingredients 1/4 cup bulk pork sausage1 egg1/3 cup milkDash each salt, pepper and ground mustard1 slice bread, crusts removed1 green onion, sliced1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a small skillet, brown sausages; drain. In a small bowl, beat egg, milk, salt, pepper and mustard; set aside. Cube bread; place in a greased 8-oz. custard cup. Top with sausage and onion. Pour egg mixture over top. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 medium green pepper, chopped1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1/2 cup chopped onion2-1/2 cups onion and garlic croutons8 large eggs1-1/2 cups whole milk1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheese3 to 4 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large skillet, cook sausage, green pepper, mushrooms and onion until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain....

Ingredients 1 can (19 ounces) chunky New England clam chowder1 can (8-1/4 ounces) cream-style corn2/3 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons bacon bits2 tablespoons minced chives Preparation In a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the clam chowder, corn and milk. Cover and microwave on high until heated through, 4-6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Sprinkle servings with cheese, bacon and chives.

Ingredients 2 1/2 lb. Yukon gold potatoes 3/4 oz. butter 5 large grade A egg yolks 7 oz. all-purpose flour salt white pepper 1 dash fresh grated nutmeg olive oil 1 tsp. minced shallot 1/2 oz. olive oil 1 oz. vermouth 1 oz. unsalted fish stock 1 oz. heavy cream 1/2 oz. unsalted butter 7 gnocchi 1 oz. lump crabmeat 5 drop white truffle oil salt Fresh black truffle Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin1 cup boiling water1 cup graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon canola oil3 cups fat-free cottage cheese1/4 cup sugarTOPPING:2 tablespoons sugar1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch1/4 cup water1-1/3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided1 teaspoon lemon juice Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool. In a small bowl, combine the crumbs, butter and oil. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour, divided1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons butter1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a large shallow dish, combine 1/4 cup flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, 1 piece at a time; turn to coat. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook chicken in butter for 5-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink....

Ingredients 8 cups fresh broccoli florets3 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon lime juice1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place broccoli in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drizzle butter mixture over broccoli; toss to coat.

Ingredients 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 10 jalapeños 4 lb. ripe beefsteak tomatoes salt 5 1/2 lb. salmon fillet Freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1In a large, deep skillet, heat the 6 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the jalapeños in an even layer and cook over moderately low heat, without stirring, until softened, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the jalapeños to a plate.Step 2Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet and cook over high heat until they release their juices, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups instant brown rice2 cups fresh sugar snap peas2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon butter1 snack-size cup (4 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained1/4 cup unsalted cashews, coarsely chopped4 tuna steaks (6 ounces each)5 tablespoons sesame ginger marinade, divided Preparation Cook rice according to package directions. In a large skillet, saute peas in butter and honey until crisp-tender. Add oranges and cashews; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Brush tuna with 2 tablespoons marinade....

Ingredients 2 c. diced baguette (1/2 inch) c. plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 tomatillos (1 pound) 2 jalapenos 2 clove garlic 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice Pinch of sugar Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 c. torn frisee 4 oz. queso fresco or ricotta salata Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss the diced bread with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil....

Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/4 cup chopped onion1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 garlic clove, minced1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoons chili sauce1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/3 cup sour creamHot cooked noodles Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef and onion in butter over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; crumble beef. Stir in the mushrooms, flour, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) chopped mixed candied fruit1-1/4 cups golden raisins1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted3 cups all-purpose flour, divided2 cups butter, softened2 cups sugar6 large eggs, room temperature Preparation Preheat oven to 275°. Line bottoms of four greased 9x5-in. loaf pans with parchment; grease parchment. In a small bowl, toss candied fruit, raisins and walnuts with 1/2 cup flour. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1-1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)1/4 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted3/4 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the brown sugar, butter, salt, whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough (dough will be sticky)....

Ingredients 2/3 cup soy sauce2/3 cup sherry or apple juice2/3 cup honey1/2 cup water1 small onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 teaspoon ground ginger2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 4 pounds each), cut up Preparation In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first seven ingredients. Add chicken; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Drain and discard marinade. Place chicken in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until juices run clear....

Ingredients 2 cups butter, softened1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened4 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar2 cans (12 ounces each) apricot and/or raspberry cake and pastry filling1 to 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation In the bowl of a heavy-duty stand mixer, beat butter and ice cream until blended (mixture will appear curdled). Add flour and sugar; mix well. Divide dough into 4 portions; cover and refrigerate until easy to handle, about 2 hours....

Ingredients 4 bacon strips, diced30 large fresh mushrooms1 cup onion and garlic salad croutons, crushed1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 medium tomato, finely chopped1/4 pound ground fully cooked ham1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings....

Ingredients 3/4 cup olive oil2/3 cup balsamic vinegar6 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise with cores intactSalt and pepper to taste Preparation In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar. Generously brush over all surfaces of romaine. Grill romaine, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 1-2 minutes or until slightly charred and wilted, turning once. Season with salt and pepper.

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground turkey1 medium onion, chopped2 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced1 large carrot, cut into 1-inch julienne strips3 cans (14 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth1 jar (26 ounces) garden-style pasta sauce or meatless spaghetti sauce1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes2 teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 cup uncooked small shell pasta...